Introduction to Individualized Prescription of AFOs for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Introduction to Individualized Prescription of AFOs for Children with Cerebral Palsy
This course includes
Overview
Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are frequently prescribed to address walking impairments in children with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP). Determining the best orthotic design for each individual child presents an important clinical challenge.
This online course will overview the biomechanical mechanisms of AFO intervention for this population, and evidence-informed clinical recommendations designed to improve individualized AFO prescription outcomes.
Join the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and Dr. Kyra Kane for this online course 'Introduction to Individualized Prescription of AFOs for Children with Cerebral Palsy.'
The instructors
BScPT, MSc, PhD
Dr. Kyra Kane has been a registered physical therapist since 1997, with clinical experience in pediatrics and orthopaedics. She is a full-time clinician, adjunct professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Saskatchewan, and Research Advisor for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Kyra has an MSc in Kinesiology and Health Studies, a PhD in Health Sciences, and extensive postgraduate training and clinical experience in biomechanical gait analysis and orthotic intervention.
Kyra is passionate about supporting the clinical application of evidence and best practices. She has presented her research nationally and internationally through journals, conferences, lectures, and webinars. Her research interests include examining evidence-based use of individualized ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) for children, understanding the experiences of children and clinicians with AFO prescription, and improving pediatric gait measurement and rehabilitation outcomes.
Course Material included in this course
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Introduction to Individualized Prescription of Ankle-Foot Orthoses for Children with Cerebral Palsy
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Welcome!
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Introduction
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A Mechanical Process
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Choosing an AFO
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AFO-FC Tuning
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Evaluating AFO-FCs
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Conclusion and Questions
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Feedback